This gold calculator works out what a piece of gold is worth at a price you choose. It handles the units Pakistani buyers and sellers use, such as tola and gram, as well as the troy ounce used in international quotes. It also handles both karat and fineness stamps.
Fill in the empty fields to see the result.
| Karat | Fineness, ‰ | Price per gram at this purity |
|---|
Value = grams × purity (karat / 24) × price per gram of pure gold. 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 g, 1 tola = 11.6638 g, 1 baht = 15.244 g, 1 luong = 37.5 g. Shops add making charges and buy back below the selling price.
The fields start with neutral sample values. Replace them with your own weight, unit, purity and price. The result updates beside the inputs.
How to use the gold karat calculator
- Weight: type the weight of the item as shown on the jeweller's scale or receipt.
- Unit: pick gram, tola, troy ounce, or another local unit such as baht or lượng. The tool converts the weight to grams internally.
- Purity: choose a karat value or a fineness stamp (the number punched on the hallmark).
- Reference price: type the price per gram or per tola of pure gold that you want to value against. You can use a jeweller's quote, a market rate, or your own figure.
The result shows the pure gold content and the value at your price.
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The formula
The calculator uses this formula:
Value = weight in grams × purity fraction × price per gram of pure gold
- Purity fraction is the karat you selected divided by the karat value of pure gold. If you selected a fineness stamp, the tool converts that stamp to the same fraction.
- If your price is per tola, the tool converts it to a price per gram before applying the formula.
Lower-karat gold contains other metals, such as copper or silver. That is why a lower-karat item is worth less per gram than pure gold at the same reference price.
Karat and fineness marks
There are two common ways to state gold purity. The calculator accepts both.
| Mark type | What it tells you | Where you usually see it |
|---|---|---|
| Karat (K) | Purity on a scale where pure gold has the top value | Jewellery sold in Pakistan, India, the Gulf |
| Fineness stamp | Gold content stated directly as a number on the hallmark | European and international hallmarks, bullion bars |
When people search for the "24K vs 22K gold price", they are comparing pure gold with a common jewellery grade. The calculator gives you that comparison directly. Keep the weight and price the same, change only the purity, and read both results.
Units: tola, gram, troy ounce and others
- Tola: the traditional unit for gold in Pakistan and much of South Asia. Local rates are often quoted per tola. To use a per-tola rate, select tola as the price unit.
- Gram: the base unit of the formula.
- Troy ounce: the unit used for international gold prices, including the XAUUSD quote. It is heavier than a regular ounce, and the tool uses the troy weight.
- Baht and lượng: local units used in Thailand and Vietnam. They are included for readers who buy or compare gold from those markets.
You don't need to remember any conversion factors. The tool applies them.
Where the reference price comes from
The calculator does not decide the price for you. It uses the price you enter. Common sources are:
- the per-tola rate quoted by your jeweller or local market on the day;
- an international price per troy ounce in US dollars, converted to rupees per gram.
To convert an international ounce price to PKR per gram, use the gold ounce to PKR/gram tool. For the exchange rate itself, see SBP exchange rates or the currency converter.
Market rates in Pakistan and international prices often differ because of import costs, taxes and local demand.
What the result does not include
The calculator shows the metal value only. A real purchase or sale may also involve:
- making charges on jewellery;
- deductions for wastage or impurities when you sell;
- stones or non-gold parts that add to the weight but not to the gold content;
- taxes that apply to the transaction.
Ask the seller or buyer for a written breakdown and compare it with the tool's figure. For background on how gold is bought and sold locally, see Gold in Pakistan and the Gold section.
Physical gold and XAUUSD are different things
This page values physical gold. XAUUSD is the price of gold in US dollars. Many brokers offer it as a leveraged CFD (a contract on the price movement), which means you do not own any metal.
With leverage, a small price move can produce a large loss, and you can lose money fast. If you want to understand how these contracts work, read metals trading and risk management before opening any position.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the gold rate per tola for lower-karat gold?
Enter the weight in tola, choose the karat, and type the pure-gold rate per tola. The calculator multiplies the rate by the purity fraction and shows the value for your karat.
Why is my jeweller's quote different from the calculator result?
The tool shows metal value only. Making charges, wastage, deductions and taxes are added or subtracted by the jeweller.
Can I enter a fineness stamp instead of karat?
Yes. Select the stamp shown on the hallmark, and the tool converts it to the purity fraction used in the formula.
Does the calculator give the live gold price?
No. You type the reference price, or use a figure from a source you trust. The result is only as current as the price you enter.
Is a troy ounce the same as an ordinary ounce?
No. A troy ounce is heavier. International gold prices use the troy ounce, and the calculator uses it for that unit.
Is this calculator advice on buying or selling gold?
No. It is an arithmetic tool. It does not tell you whether or when to buy or sell.